Solution Architect (Kafka)

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About project

For our Client - a global container liner shipping company we are looking for a Solution Architect – Kafka to join our Central Messaging Platform team in Gdańsk! The team focuses on providing a central event/message hub based on Apache Kafka to support our large-scale migration to a modern, event-driven architecture.

Workplace: Hybrid work from Gdańsk (frequency to be determined).

Tasks

• Design and develop the Central Messaging Platform leveraging Apache Kafka and its ecosystem to meet enterprise requirements
• Ensure the reliability and scalability of the solution by continuously monitoring and improving its architecture
• Collaborate across the organization to gather and consolidate requirements, integrating Kafka’s capabilities into development and deployment plans
• Develop prototypes utilizing Kafka ecosystem tools (e.g., Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, Schema Registry) and integrate user feedback
• Implement disaster recovery, security strategies, and automation for the solution
• Define and document development processes, standards, and solution architecture
• Provide internal technical support, including diagnostics and debugging, to ensure stable operations
• Share best practices and provide training on Kafka-based solutions

Requirements

• Proven experience in software architecture and designing distributed systems using event-driven architecture
• Strong programming skills in Java, TypeScript, or Python, with experience in Git and cloud-native applications (preferably AWS)
• Deep knowledge of Apache Kafka and related tools (e.g., Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, Schema Registry)
• Experience with schemas (Avro, Protobuf, JSON) and asynchronous communication patterns
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience in monitoring and observability solutions (e.g., Grafana Stack, Elastic Stack)
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
• Comfortable working in an international environment with English as the primary communication language

We offer

• Financial transparency: the salary is: 31 920 – 36 960 PLN (190 – 220 PLN/h) + VAT
• Clear wage model. 7N Consultants know exactly what’s 7N fee for its agent role on the project.   
• Professional development support. We subsidize trainings, technical certificates, conference participation, and foreign language classes. Our Career Development Program offers consultants advisory support in career planning. Additionally, 7N Consultants have the opportunity to participate in interpersonal skills training through the 7N Secret Code. Learn more about it here: 7N: 7N – The Secret Code   
• 7N Inspiration Team’s support and an opportunity to join their ranks. They are a group of 7N Consultants who consistently and actively share their professional knowledge and expertise.  
• Cooperation with real experts – the average professional experience of a 7N consultant is 10 years. Check out one of our discussion panels here: Does a Scrum Master need a background in programming (in Polish) 
• Comprehensive and personal project support from one of a 7N Agent. Priority regarding project continuity and quality. See what one 7N Consultant said about the role of 7N Agents and project opportunities.  
• Numerous (10-12 each year) high-end events – both online and offline. See the 7N KickOff 2024 clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MjSywOKZnc
• Healthcare, Benefit Multisport and life insurance subsidies regardless of cooperation model. Access to Mindgram, a psychological support and professional development platform.  
• Professional and quality-oriented recruitment process led by the most experienced recruiters in the industry. Read more about it in the 7N candidate recruitment satisfaction survey (in Polish).